Thanks Anzac, LJ and everyone, for the well wishes regarding my back injury. Still somewhat stiff this morning, but a definite improvement from yesterday’s limited ability to move on my own. I won’t be getting back to weights for a couple of days yet, I know, but I’m able to move up and around on my own again thankfully! If anything, my neck is hurting worse than my back, but is also improving. It’ll be fine in a few days. I have to say, though, those Deep Heat patches work so well, as do the Salon Pas patches for smaller areas. They’re expensive, but worth it with big injuries. Just FYI.
Today has been a Fast Day for me. I’m currently sitting at 425 cal on Saturday 8 pm. Just had a big Greek salad and some chicken. Even factored in a piece of bread to mop up those lovely juices in the bottom of the bowl. I’ve been drinking a lot of water today too, and it has actually kept the hunger at bay like you all mentioned! Nice! Sleeping the afternoon away helped too, I have to admit.
LJ, Cinque and Quacka – I think I’ll be okay without physio this time, although I am seriously considering booking a very overdue appointment with my massage therapist. It has been too long and I could do with the relaxation! Also, I thought of Quacka’s poor abused foot when I mentioned dropping the trophy too. LOL. Don’t worry Quacka, got the trophy right here! Thanks for the sparkly gold cup, Cinque!
FM: “Bingo wings”! Hahahaha. I love it. Between you and Quacka, we’ll have new names for every parts of our bodies. Oh dear, I’ve done something similar to your sister-in-law with a dead branch. Pulled it right down on top of me, but thankfully wasn’t a big one. Hasn’t been cooling down here in Australia much at night lately or, if it does, the heat ramps up very quickly again come morning. It’s currently not too bad, although it’s just after 8 pm and the sun has set already. More ridiculous heat forecast for next week. Where are you from again?
Thin: I have a significant amount of weight to lose. I’m heavier now than I was even at 10 days overdue pregnant with my now-13 year old. So that gives an indication enough. Almost the end of another fast day at the moment, so I’m hopeful for tomorrow’s scale to be that little bit lower. Fantastic health results for you with the fasting WOL! That’s great inspiration. My BP is perfect, has always been, but my bad cholesterol levels are high, my body aches, and I have low stamina for things in general. So I’m really looking forward to all the improvements. I have been loving the weights sessions I’ve been doing, and have been feeling stronger, only for it all to come to a grinding halt with this back injury. I’m determined though! I’ll get back on that gym set! About the lady who was hospitalised – I didn’t push for details. I could tell that this friend didn’t think a lot of my decision to start 5:2, and I didn’t want to prolong the conversation. I just told her I would be careful and changed the subject. Oh, and the cauliflower rice was definitely Quacka. I’ve never made it, but I had some at her house over Christmas and it was nice!
Is anyone fasting tomorrow (Sunday)? All the best with it! The next couple of weeks will be a little more challenging for me as far as fasting goes, and I won’t be able to for the next two Saturdays with a guest visiting. I’ll have to choose an extra weekday for a couple of weeks. As we say, “She’ll be right, mate!”
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19 Jan 19